Sparkling waters, popularly received as a healthy alternative beverage, have their advantages. But many people do not know certain types can cause dental erosion. We know that certain foods and beverages are harmful to our bodies and our mouths. Sugary drinks have been linked to tooth decay, obesity, diabetes, depression and more; even diet drinks have been shown to have... read more »

Brushing your teeth may impact more than just your oral and heart health; it may have an influence over your brain and cognitive function, according to a new study. Research out of King’s College London and the University of Southampton has found that gum disease may be associated with faster cognitive decline among people with early Alzheimer’s disease. This isn’t... read more »

Great Britain will impose a levy on soft-drink producers and importers based on the amount of sugar they use in their products beginning in 2018, according to George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer. The government expects to raise £520 each year, which will be used to fund school athletics. Read More Here

The ADA and 35 other health organizations have asked the Food and Drug Administration to be more diligent about requiring tobacco companies to obtain approval before introducing new tobacco products to market. Read More Here…

“The mouth is the doorway to the body, rather than a separate organ, and is the access point for bacteria to enter the bloodstream via the gums.” “It’s important to note that oral health isn’t just about teeth,” said professor Iain Chapple. Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than patients with chronic kidney disease... read more »

Investigators looking at  the possible relationship between gum bleeding and respiratory health found there is a consistent but unexplained link. - See more at: http://www.hcplive.com/medical-news/can-copd-make-gums-bleed-#sthash.JY72bqdj.dpuf... Read More Here...  

Mouth breathing during sleep can dry up saliva, which is an important defense mechanism for preventing the mouth becoming too acidic. Previous studies suggest that dry-mouth individuals run a higher risk of erosion than individuals with normal salivary secretion rates. Read more here... Cartoon hygienist

  February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, according to the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD). While 50 million Americans have moderate to severe gum disease, 40 million don’t even know they have it—and 3% of those who do know don’t even seek treatment. It’s easily prevented, too. Untreated, though, it could lead to systemic problems like heart disease, diabetes,... read more »

Study examines effect of periodontal treatment on health care costs "among those individuals newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, a periodontal intervention was associated with a $1,799 average reduction in total health care costs over two years." Read More Here

Research indicates simply changing a patient’s diet to include more probiotics — the healthy bacteria found in the body — may help to stop, slow, or delay the bacteria of gingivitis, according to The National Center for Biotechnology Information. Read More Here